Tag Archive for: New Albany MS

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

Senior Citizens’ Day celebrated at Fairgrounds

New Albany, Mississippi- Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said over 400 diners enjoyed the fried catfish dinner Thursday, May 19th, during Senior Citizens Day at the Union County Fairgrounds. Those attending enjoy mild temperatures and a pleasant…

TRP to present “The Man with Bogart’s Face”

May 27 & 28, 2016, the TRP presents "The Man with Bogart's Face" a mystery comed by Andrew J. Fenady produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. This show is a murder mystery with a shot…

Down from the Hills Heritage Music Festival is May 21st/UPDATED

New Albany, MS- The annual Down from the Hills Heritage Museum and Mississippi Bluegrass Competition is set May 21, 2016, at the Union County Fairgrounds.   Competition will begin at 10 a.m. in this the 15th year for the festival that selects…

Bullpup Pride award winners, May 9th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 9.  Pictured in no particular order are: K - 2nd Grade                 Mason…

Union County Supervisors meeting, May 16, 2016

New Albany, MS- Building a new bridge on County Road 171 at Highway 9 was the lead item on the county board agenda Monday morning, May 16th. The Union County supervisors accepted the bid by Prairie Construction Company, which bid $564-thousand…

Ricky Skaggs to headline New Albany’s 2016 Tallahatchie Riverfest

New Albany, MS- Coming up on its 20th year, the Tallahatchie Riverfest has brought a number of well-known national acts to perform in New Albany and this year will bring another. Country Music royalty, Ricky Skaggs, along with his Kentucky…

Levitt Series volunteers are needed. Can you help?

New Albany and surrounding area has been given a wonderful gift - 10 weeks of free music here in our home town!! But it takes a many hands to make this successful. We are in need of around 20 volunteers every week to make this run smoothly.…

Libraries announce free summer reading program

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New Albany, MS-Your libraries at work: The Jennie Stephens Smith and Myrtle libraries are offering their summer reading program "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read", on June 2, 9, 16, and 23 for ages K-6. Myrtle programs will be at noon and Jennie…

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market gears up for the season

New Albany, MS – 5/13/2016 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its fifth year Saturday, June 4th with an abundant produce selection and a plant sale by the Union County Master…

Second annual Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit NAHS culinary program

NEW ALBANY, MISS. – Online ticket sales will begin on sale Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 am for New Albany’s second annual "Farm to Table Dinner"  which will take place on Thursday, June 23 on the footbridge across the Tallahatchie River…

Local Republicans prepared for state convention

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New Albany, MS - The officers of the Union County Republican Committee met Thursday afternoon in New Albany to prepare for the party's state convention Saturday, May 14th, in Jackson. GOP county delegations will meet starting Saturday morning at…

Temporary bridge moves Martintown Rd. project along

 A heavily-built, temporary bridge has been built immediately downstream of the new highway bridge being constructed to carry  Martintown Road traffic over the Little Tallahatchie River. According to Union Country District Two Supervisor…